Private Maurice Kirk
25 Feb 1914 - 02 Mar 1945
Biography
The sons of Herbert and Ethel (nee Trehearne) Denis Kirk MRCVS and his brother Maurice Kirk MRCVS were the second two Veterinary Surgeons in the Patrol. Both transferred out in April 1943. They both worked for Messrs Saunders, Kirk and Kirk of Bridge Street, Taunton.
Maurice Kirk joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps and was awarded the rank of Captain. He was killed in March 1945 aged 31 and is buried at Lille Southern Cemetery, France.
He married Coralie Sparke in 1938 of Dorking, Surry who was also a vet.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol member | 16 Dec 1941 | 01 Apr 1943 |
National ID
DYBB 318/2
Military number
325307
Occupation
Veterinary Surgeon agricultural
Address
(1939) 107 Buckland Road, Bicester, Oxford. Later Cranleigh, South Road and work 35 Bridge Street, Taunton, Somerset
Other information
He was transferred to Somerset Home Guard 1st April 1943.
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